Shannon Rugani is a true Artist, currently focusing her career as a professional Ballerina and a Broadway Actor. Shannon excelled in ballet at a very young age, earning a full merit scholarship to the San Francisco Ballet School. Over the past eleven plus years Shannon has worked with world renown choreographers and has performed all over the world. Shannon is currently a cast member of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, An American In Paris. Shannon enjoys writing, teaching dance lessons, studying nutrition, playing piano and composing. She married the man of her dreams.
Pamela Powell is a Chicago area film critic and founding member of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle. Growing up in rural New York State, Pamela rarely saw first run films until she was unleashed in Chicago as a young adult where she met the Fine Arts Theater and fell in love with independent films. With a master’s degree from Northwestern and a healthcare background, Pamela gravitates toward films that can better our community and world. From having taught radio broadcasting to having her own radio show on an NPR affiliated station, Pamela shares her unique perspectives about films with her audience. Currently Pamela writes for The Daily Journal’s Reel Talk and www.reelhonestreviews.com.
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Kamerin Chambers is a Chicago native, food/drink and culture junkie, and current blogger for a New York based online community for millennial women called bSmartGuide.com. She's a graduate from DePaul University with a degree in Public Relations & Advertising. Her background is diverse as she was recently granted acceptance into the 2016 Adcolor Futures Program where she will join a group of dedicated young leaders in advertising, marketing, media and public relations industries. Kamerin is a connector as she loves bringing people together and creating unforgettable memories. She aspires to be a self-made entrepreneur, one of her ultimate goals.
Miranda Jewel Myles is a hairdresser, yoga teacher, and adventure seeker. Born in Nevada, USA, Miranda currently lives in London with her husband that she met while traveling in Central America. She loves being active and spending time outdoors in nature. Miranda enjoys working with people, and learning about different cultures, especially trying new cuisines. Her favorite quote is Gandhi's “be the change,” as she practices awareness in her life, and seeks to share her passion for living to the people she meets.
Stephanie Bryant is an Oncology Sales Manager for a leading Biotech company by day and aspiring free-lance writer by night. A certified wanderlust spirit and art junkie Stephanie indulges in global travel with a healthy fascination with all things arts and culture. instilling the same values into her daughter. She is currently penning the memoir of her mother who was the First African American to win a national tennis title. She seeks to combine her education, creative gift and passion for writing about the beauty of the world that ignites conversation about modern cultural and social issues. Follow on Twitter @stephbreal and Instagram, Stephbreal.